Louisiana Traffic Accident Attorneys
Compassionate & Dedicated Baton Rouge Traffic Accident Lawyers
Serious car and other motor vehicle accidents require the guidance of an experienced attorney. We have years of practice and an impressive track record representing people who have suffered significant injuries in motor vehicle accidents (commercial and personal). We work with physicians and other health care providers to assess and review all the short and long-term medical aspects of your case. Our detailed understanding of Louisiana's automobile, insurance and liability laws means we understand the different sources of recovery available to car accident victims and their families as well as the various theories of liability that enable those victims to collect from the parties who caused them harm.
There are over five million traffic accidents in the U.S. annually. They claim the lives of thirty thousand people and result in personal injury to another two million people. Serious Louisiana traffic accidents may involve single car collisions, multiple car collisions, trucking accidents, SUV rollovers, bicycle accidents, busing accidents, RV accidents, road hazard or defect accidents, road or highway contractor accidents in construction zones, public or company vehicles, delivery vehicles, accidents caused by vehicle defects, accidents caused by improper repairs, public transportation accidents motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. Whatever form a traffic accident takes, it is by definition always unexpected. A serious traffic accident may result in catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries including bulging or ruptured discs, damage to internal organs, severe fractures and broken bones. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers and children.
An experienced Louisiana traffic accident lawyer at the Koederitz Law Firm, LLC, Gary P. Koederitz, has been helping those who are injured or tragically lose a loved one in Louisiana traffic accidents for over 30 years. Because traffic accidents are unexpected, they typically impose severe financial and emotional challenges in addition to the physical pain and inability to engage in such everyday tasks as holding one’s child, participating in one’s chosen occupation or experiencing the full scope of one’s marital relationship.
If you are injured in a Baton Rouge traffic accident or lose a loved one in a fatal Louisiana traffic accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries or loss. Financial compensation in a Louisiana traffic accident lawsuit cannot take away your pain, restore your ability to walk and fully participate in your family life or give you back a lost loved one. It can help you obtain the best medical care, benefit from top quality supportive and rehabilitative care, replace lost household income, and permit you to preserve a high standard of living despite permanent physical disability.
There are many types of Louisiana traffic accidents that stem from a virtually unlimited number of causes. Some of the most serious and/or common Louisiana traffic accidents include but are not limited to the following:
- Single car auto accidents
- Side impact or “T-bone” collisions
- Tractor-trailer crashes, including jackknife collisions
- Run off the road crashes
- Motorcycle accidents
- SUV rollovers
- Multi-car pile-ups
- Chain reaction accidents
- Rear-ender wrecks
- Driveway and parking lot backup accidents
- Deadly head-on collisions
- Commuter bus crashes and other public transit accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Emergency vehicle accidents
- Delivery truck or van accidents
At our Baton Rouge traffic accident law firm, we combine 30 years of experience, skill and commitment representing Louisiana clients in lawsuits encompassing all types of traffic collisions and involving every type of vehicle imaginable, including cars, 15-passenger vans, buses and other public transit vehicles, motorcycles, rental cars, SUVs, RV’s tractor-trailers, and other trucks. Our Louisiana law firm has successfully handled hundreds of automobile accident cases for residents of the Baton Rouge metro area and throughout Louisiana.
Louisiana traffic accidents are often caused by unreasonably careless or dangerous driving practices. While occasionally the cause and result of a Louisiana traffic collision is clear, it is also possible that there will be conflicting evidence and interpretations. It is critical to contact an experienced Louisiana traffic accident attorney who can carefully investigate the circumstances of your Baton Rouge traffic accident. Important evidence can disappear; vehicles may be repaired or crushed and sold for scrap, and witnesses’ memories may fade. Our Baton Rouge law firm uses investigators, accident reconstruction experts, and other experts in motor vehicle safety to develop the most persuasive evidence to support our clients’ Louisiana traffic accident claims. When we are investigating a motor vehicle accident, we look for all potential factors that played a role in causing the collision including but not limited to the following:
- DUI or DWI related accidents
- Traffic accidents caused by fatigued or drowsy drivers
- Distracted driving accidents (cell phone use, eating and drinking, putting on makeup, texting, etc)
- Aggressive driving accidents
- Collisions caused by defective vehicles or components
- Speeding accidents
- Reckless driving or street racing accidents
- Tailgating accidents (following at an unsafe distance)
- Failure to observe traffic signals and traffic laws
If a person suffers serious injury or loses a loved one in a fatal Louisiana traffic accident, you may have the right to seek compensation for the following damages:
- Lost wages and employee fringe benefits
- Loss of wage earning capacity
- Medical expenses, including ongoing rehabilitative and supportive care
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Impairment of marital relationship (loss of consortium, services, and society)
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Punitive damages (limited situations, such as in intoxicated driver)
- Funeral and burial expenses (wrongful death)
- Survival damages (the damages the loved on sustained prior to death)
The exact damages available will depend on the specifics of your individual Louisiana traffic accident lawsuit. Our Baton Rouge traffic accident law firm offers a free initial consultation so that we can evaluate your Louisiana traffic accident claim and provide a reasonable estimate of the potential value of your claim. We believe that victims should receive fair compensation for their injuries, while drivers who fail to take proper care to avoid injury to others should be held responsible.
The Koederitz Law Firm, LLC is located in Baton Rouge but we have spent the last 29 years developing a reputation throughout Louisiana for aggressive and experienced representation. If you or someone you love has suffered serious injuries or you have lost a loved one to wrongful death, we invite you to call our offices at (225) 295-9494.
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